Update on interest in Flybe Group

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19 December 2018

Update on interest in Flybe Group PLC ("Flybe")

Following its announcement of 23 November 2018, Virgin Atlantic Limited ("Virgin Atlantic") confirms that it continues to review its options in respect of Flybe including potentially making an offer for Flybe.

Accordingly, discussions with Flybe and its management are continuing.

There can be no certainty that any offer will be made nor as to the terms upon which any offer may be made.

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